Hinault on the French malaise
Despite the richest history in the sport of professional cycling supporting them, Bernard Hinault believes French riders have softened and need to step up, writes Matthew Keenan.
Matthew Keenan isn't waiting for the season to play itself out, he's already thinking of the World Road Championships in Denmark and the composition of the Australian men's elite team.
The Tour of Qatar is a reminder there's a lot more to bike racing than having a big motor as Matthew Keenan reports.

Australian national road champion Jack Bobridge at the 2011 Tour Down Under in Adelaide. (Image: AAP)
At 30-years-of-age Tom Boonen, theoretically, should be at the peak of his powers. But he’s not. Instead he’s at the crossroads of his career, writes Matthew Keenan.
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